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9/4 Minor League report

Anthony Recker drove in four runs to help Tennessee beat Pensacola, 8-1, on Monday in the regular season finale. Austin Kirk picked up the win, giving up one run over 5 2/3 innings. Matt Cerda, Rubi Silva and Jae-Hoon Ha each finished with two hits. Rafael Dolis threw one inning in relief. The Smokies finished 72-68.

Peoria scored four runs in the fifth to beat Kane County, 6-2, in the regular season finale. Yaniel Cabezas hit his first home run and drove in three runs. Wilengton Cruz picked up the win in relief, throwing 4 2/3 innings of relief. The Chiefs finished 63-75.

Yakima scored in the top of the ninth to beat Boise, 5-4, and take Game 1 of the best-of-three Northwest League East Division series. Rock Shoulders hit a fourth-inning grand slam for Boise. Marco Hernandez had two hits, including a triple. Albert Almora had a hit and stole base. The two teams play Tuesday, with Tayler Scott slated to start.

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